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[Lemon07]

1. Location of collection: Park area although i see these ants basically everywhere in my suburbs
2. Date of collection: 28 Dec 1026
3. Habitat of collection: footpath next to a grassy park 
4. Length (from head to gaster): approx 10mm ( workers that i've seen are typically 1-2 mm )
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: the body is black, the antenaee are light brown and the legs are lighter brown (getting lighter in colour as u go down the leg)
6. Distinguishing characteristics:  the section between the abdomen and the body 
7. Distinguishing behavior: very quiet ants, not agitated easily. 
8. Nest description: often found in the cracks of sidewalks or just off to the side of sidewalks

Pictures of Ants

 

Edited by Lemon07, January 6 2017 - 5:30 PM.

[dspdrew]

It's too hard to guess without pictures.

[Batspiderfish]

Iridomyrmex sp.

[Alabama Anter]

Iridomyrmex sp.

Definitely

[T.C.]

I would definetly have to say Iridomyrmex sp. as well. Also please have your photos embed into the post. Otherwise you won't get as many responses as if you had, also not to mention the ones that do click on it, still find it kind of annoying. By the way welcome to formiculture.

Edited by T.C., January 6 2017 - 11:51 AM.

[Canadian anter]

Iridomyrmex sp

I think it's bicknelli but not 100% sure

[Lemon07]

Thanks for welcoming me guys i appreciate it. this may seem a silly question but how do i embed my pictures ? i tried but couldn't figure it out ?

Edit * i found the pinned post

Edited by Lemon07, January 6 2017 - 5:28 PM.